U2 Targets Rarities Disc

A collection of U2 rarities will be released on January 22nd, exclusively through Target stores. U2 7 will include seven previously unreleased tracks by the band, including B-sides and remixes.

Among the tracks on the album are new takes on "Beautiful Day," "Walk On" and "Elevation," from the group's latest release, 2000's All That You Can't Leave Behind. Also included is an acoustic take on "Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of" and the B-side "Always," which was actually the blueprint for "Beautiful Day."

U2 and All That You Can't Leave Behind are nominated for eight Grammy Awards including Album of the Year and Record of the Year; the Grammys are set for February 27th in Los Angeles. The group will also perform as part of halftime festivities at Super Bowl XXXVI on February 3rd.

U2 7 track listing:
Summer Rain
Always
Big Girls Are Best
Beautiful Day (Quincey & Sonance remix)
Elevation (Influx remix)
Walk On (Nigel Goodrich mix)
Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of (Acoustic)

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